The Books / Lost And Safe
Artist The Books
Album Title: Lost And Safe
Album Cover:
Primary Genre Alternative & Punk: Art Rock
Format Vinyl
Released 04/05/2005
Reissue Date 10/28/2016
Label Temporary Residence Limited
Catalog No TRR182
Bar Code No 6 56605 31821 9
Reissue Yes
Packaging LP Sleeve
Tracks
A1. A Little Longing Goes Away (3:30)
A2. Be Good to Them Always (4:51)
A3. Vogt Dig for Kloppervok (3:54)
A4. Smells Like Content (3:41)
A5. It Never Changes to Stop (4:01)
B1. An Animated Description of Mr. Maps. (4:38)
B2. Venice (1:42)
B3. None But Shining Hours (2:42)
B4. If Not Now, Whenever (3:35)
B5. An Owl with Knees (4:41)
B6. Twelve Fold Chain (4:44)
Date Acquired 03/05/2021
Personal Rating
Acquired from Temporary Residence Limited Website
Purchase Price 16.00

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Notes

Notes:
This edition includes:
A silver glitter Temporary Residence Ltd. sticker celebrating the labels 20th anniversary (which has a coupon code on the back)
A label catalog booklet printed in silver ink (compared to the usual black)
A fold out double sided poster / lyrics and credit sheet
An mp3 download card

Credits:
Artwork [Assisted By], Layout [Assisted By], Design [Assisted By] – Jeremy DeVine, Paul De Jong
Artwork, Layout, Design – Nick Zammuto
Mixed By [Assisted By], Mastered By [Assisted By] – Paul De Jong
Mixed By, Mastered By – Nick Zammuto
Music By – The Books
Remastered By – Nick Zammuto

Companies, etc.:
Copyright © – The Books, LLC
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – The Books, LLC
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Temporary Residence Ltd.
Licensed From – The Books, LLC
Licensed To – Temporary Residence Ltd.

Barcode and other Identifiers:
Barcode: 656605318219
Matrix / Runout (Side A): TR-182-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): TR-182-B

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Analyzed Folder: Books, The - Lost And Safe_dr.txt
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DR              Peak         RMS        Filename                     
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DR15        -0.00 dB   -18.86 dB    01 - A Little Longing Goes Away.flac
DR08        -0.50 dB   -11.52 dB    02 - Be Good To Them Always.flac
DR11        -0.00 dB   -14.37 dB    03 - Vogt Dig For Kloppervok.flac
DR10        -0.00 dB   -13.00 dB    04 - Smells Like Content.flac
DR11        -0.00 dB   -14.67 dB    05 - It Never Changes To Stop.flac
DR06        -0.00 dB   -08.96 dB    06 - An Animated Description of Mr. Maps..flac
DR10        -0.00 dB   -12.86 dB    07 - Venice.flac              
DR06        -0.00 dB   -10.51 dB    08 - None But Shining Hours.flac
DR11        -0.00 dB   -14.32 dB    09 - If Not Now, Whenever.flac
DR09        -0.00 dB   -12.96 dB    10 - An Owl With Knees.flac  
DR14        -1.32 dB   -20.26 dB    11 - Twelve Fold Chain.flac  
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Number of Files: 11
Official DR Value: DR10
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Reviews
All Music Guide Review by David Serra:

On their third full-length release, Lost and Safe, the Books show that they are back stronger than ever and from the beginning are subtly pushing new forms. Still present in the Books' song structures are string work and found sounds, but the inclusion of vocals from the bandmembers themselves gives Lost and Safe a depth that was only hinted at on Thought for Food and Lemon of Pink. The use of more vocals is never overbearing and works well with the other elements of speech, at times completing sentences or thoughts of particular samples -- the lyrics are printed with the sample text included as well. Rhythms and textures of strings and other various instruments seem to complement the found sounds and samples to a wonderfully haunting effect, as on "It Never Changes to Stop," "An Animated Description of Mr. Maps," and "Venice." The Books manipulate sound elements that are found or created by their string playing, which can be jarring at times, as on "Be Good to Them Always." Lost and Safe is subtle and dramatic throughout, as the Books use all of their musical resources to create an album that sounds like the members of a modern Gastr del Sol might have discovered computers and sounds deep in the woods or in the cracks of high-tech buildings, and incorporated these elements in their music-making. From the songwriting to the production to the performance, the whole package that the Books present with Lost and Safe works wonderfully and makes for a very rewarding listen.
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